Aircraft Wreck 15941

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 0 S,170 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.000000
  • Longitude: -170.666667
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck reported at coordinates 17 0 S, 170 40 W located in the South Pacific Ocean. This site marks a historical aircraft ditching event recorded in surveying details. The underwater obstruction remains in an approximate position within the region. This maritime record is indexed for navigational awareness and historical wreck research.

Surveying Details

12.2.76 DITCHED IN 170000S, 1704000W APPROX. (LL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

DITCHED IN SEA 160 MILES SOUTH OF PAGO-PAGO, CREW OF 2 RESCUED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 0 S,170 40 W
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